Can-Am Commander Electric LSV, Operator'S Manual

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SUSPENSION
Suspension Adjustments Guideline
Your vehicle handling and comfort depend upon suspension adjustments.
WARNING
Suspension adjustment could affect vehicle handling. Always take time to
familiarize yourself with the vehicle's behavior after any suspension adjust-
ment has been made.
Choice of suspension adjustments vary with vehicle load, personal preference, rid-
ing speed and terrain condition.
The best way to set up the suspension, is to start from factory settings, then cus-
tomize each adjustment one at a time.
Front and rear adjustments are interrelated. It may be necessary to readjust the
rear shock absorbers after adjusting front shock absorbers for instance.
Test run the vehicle under the same conditions; trail, speed, load, etc. Change one
adjustment and retest. Proceed methodically until you are satisfied.
Following are guidelines to fine-tune suspension.
Suspension Factory Settings
To adjust compression setting, proceed as follows:
Use tool provided in tool kit to adjust suspension to the desired position.
FRONT SUSPENSION FACTORY SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT FACTORY SETTING
Spring preload Cam position 1 (soft)
REAR SUSPENSION FACTORY SETTINGS
ADJUSTMENT FACTORY SETTING
Spring preload Cam position 1 (soft)
Spring Preload Adjustment (Front
and Rear)
Shorten the spring for a firmer ride and
rough riding condition or when pulling a
trailer.
Lengthen the spring for a softer ride
and smooth riding condition.
WARNING
The left and right shock adjust-
ment on front or rear suspension
must always be set to the same
position. Never adjust one shock
only.
Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
Lift the vehicle. Spring length should
be measured without load on the
wheels.
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